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Iranians rally by the hundreds of thousands in biggest show of defiance since war began
PBS • • nation
Key Points:
- Hundreds of thousands of Iranians participated in a government-organized rally in Tehran, pledging readiness to take up arms amid ongoing war tensions and U.S.-led sanctions and naval blockades.
- The rally, called "Janfaday-e Iran," involved volunteers receiving limited military training to support the Revolutionary Guard and Basij militia, aiming to enhance national defense and suppress potential future protests.
- Iranian officials claimed an attack on a Togo-flagged oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway where Iran has sought control, further escalating regional tensions impacting global oil shipments.
- The demonstration featured military hardware displays and anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans, with leadership emphasizing readiness to defend against external threats and maintain internal security.
- The event underscores Iran's efforts to project strength under U.S. pressure while preparing hard-line forces to counter dissent following widespread protests and government crackdowns earlier in the year.
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